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Top: Marshal Matt Clooten smiles for the camera next to Queen Becky
Roth.
Bottom: The Gyps tradition of having fun at coronation,
for more Gypsy Day photos, see pages 6-7.
Check if otit±
Education woes
Editorial cartoon
Stupid people
Cops corner
Top Ten
Dr. Whoo
Church directory
Gypsy photos
Life in Hell
Salome speaks
Music Review
Celestial Sentinal
Sports action
page 2
page 3
page 3
page 4
page 4
page 5
page 5
page 6&7
page 8
page 9
page 10
page 11
page 12
EXP0.1\', Non-Profit Org.
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Aberdeen, S.D. 57401
Permit No. 77
(605) 626-2534
Wednesday, October 11, 1995, Volume 94, Number 4 • Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD 57401
• ITI Aquired by investment group
BY MIKE THELEN
ITI, a national telemarketing company with annual rev-enues
of approximately $125 million, was recently ac-quired
by the investment firm GTCR (Golder, Thoma,
Cressey, Rauner, Inc.) ITI is the largest inbound and sixth
largest outbound telemarketer in the United States. Ac-cording
to Brent Welch, ITI's President and CEO, "Our
partnership with GTCR provides the financial resources
the business needs to grow, expand the services we can
offer our customers, and continue as the industry leader in
using the latest technology to serve our customers better."
In 1986 ITI had approximately 200 phones nationwide.
They now have more than 3000 phones in 21 facilities and
more than 7000 employees.
The Aberdeen facility employs about 200 employees, of
which roughly 35% are attending NSU. Although most
students are telemarketing representatives working evening
shifts, several are in management positions. Nearly half of
Aberdeen ITI's 21 middle management positions are filled
by past or current NSU students. One of the six upper
managers is an NSU graduate.
Through a press release from Barry Siff, V.P. of Human
Resources, he feels that "this solidifies ITI as a leader in the
industry...supporting an already strong, secure organiza-tion."
When asked how this would affect the Aberdeen
facility, Sue Landon, Human Resources Supervisor for
Aberdeen, stated that "it will not affect the Aberdeen
operations, except for furthered stability and opportunity
for advancement in an ever-growing organization."
United Blood calls for volunteers
BY GLYN DEPUTY
United Blood Services and donating volunteers turn the tides on blood by making it life-giving
rather than life-threatening.
The United Blood Services needs approximately 700 donations each week to meet area
patients' needs. They rely on volunteers to freely give their precious "gift of life". In the
next few days a patient's life could be decided upon by the giving of blood. Whether there
is enough blood in the blood bank to support their life depends on donations.
In light of this fact, the NSU Student Athlete Trainer's Club is sponsoring a blood drive
Oct. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Dry Dock. Sign up tables will be available on
Tuesday, Oct. 17th in the Den, Wednesday Oct. 18th in Jerde Food Services and
Thursday, Oct. 19th in the Barnette Center. Volunteers may also make an appointment
by calling the NSU Athletic Training Room Friday, Oct. 20th. That number is 626-7733.
If anyone would like to donate blood, they are encouraged to make an appointment;
however, walk-ins are welcome. For more information contact Paul at the above number.
The blood donating process is easy and takes less than an hour. The first step in giving
blood is a brief interview. The medical history and current health of the donor is examined.
Next, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and blood hemoglobin level are checked. One
pint of blood is extracted from the body, a procedure that takes under ten minutes to
complete. Afterward the donor is invited to relax for a moment while enjoying a light
refreshment before continuing regular daily practices. Because the human body contains
eight to eleven pints of blood, giving one pint will only make a small impact for less than
a day. Your body quickly regenerates blood cells until an equilibrium is once again in
effect.
It is not possible to contract AIDs or any other disease by donating blood. Everything
is properly sterilized and disposed of during the process. Of course the blood is carefully
checked for any contaminants. This is a benefit to donors, because along with the mini
physical recieved, the United Blood Services will inform the giver if any problems with their
blood is discovered. This includes any diseases found in the blood stream, mainly AIDs
and other sexually transmitted diseases. Keep in mind though, confidentiality is law, so
donors are known only as a number.
Donated blood has a great impact on the entire health care industry. Nine of ten people
will use donated blood at some time in their life. As often as every twelve seconds given
blood is needed and used. For every individual that donates blood at least two people will
be affected. This is because the blood is separated into two main components, red blood
cells and plasma. With all this blood being used to treat patients it is surprising that only
five percent of the nation's population donates 100 percent of blood needed.
In doing the good deed of giving blood it is likely one will leave the short experience
feeling great about him or herself, and hey, its no skin off your back.

Top: Marshal Matt Clooten smiles for the camera next to Queen Becky
Roth.
Bottom: The Gyps tradition of having fun at coronation,
for more Gypsy Day photos, see pages 6-7.
Check if otit±
Education woes
Editorial cartoon
Stupid people
Cops corner
Top Ten
Dr. Whoo
Church directory
Gypsy photos
Life in Hell
Salome speaks
Music Review
Celestial Sentinal
Sports action
page 2
page 3
page 3
page 4
page 4
page 5
page 5
page 6&7
page 8
page 9
page 10
page 11
page 12
EXP0.1\', Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Aberdeen, S.D. 57401
Permit No. 77
(605) 626-2534
Wednesday, October 11, 1995, Volume 94, Number 4 • Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD 57401
• ITI Aquired by investment group
BY MIKE THELEN
ITI, a national telemarketing company with annual rev-enues
of approximately $125 million, was recently ac-quired
by the investment firm GTCR (Golder, Thoma,
Cressey, Rauner, Inc.) ITI is the largest inbound and sixth
largest outbound telemarketer in the United States. Ac-cording
to Brent Welch, ITI's President and CEO, "Our
partnership with GTCR provides the financial resources
the business needs to grow, expand the services we can
offer our customers, and continue as the industry leader in
using the latest technology to serve our customers better."
In 1986 ITI had approximately 200 phones nationwide.
They now have more than 3000 phones in 21 facilities and
more than 7000 employees.
The Aberdeen facility employs about 200 employees, of
which roughly 35% are attending NSU. Although most
students are telemarketing representatives working evening
shifts, several are in management positions. Nearly half of
Aberdeen ITI's 21 middle management positions are filled
by past or current NSU students. One of the six upper
managers is an NSU graduate.
Through a press release from Barry Siff, V.P. of Human
Resources, he feels that "this solidifies ITI as a leader in the
industry...supporting an already strong, secure organiza-tion."
When asked how this would affect the Aberdeen
facility, Sue Landon, Human Resources Supervisor for
Aberdeen, stated that "it will not affect the Aberdeen
operations, except for furthered stability and opportunity
for advancement in an ever-growing organization."
United Blood calls for volunteers
BY GLYN DEPUTY
United Blood Services and donating volunteers turn the tides on blood by making it life-giving
rather than life-threatening.
The United Blood Services needs approximately 700 donations each week to meet area
patients' needs. They rely on volunteers to freely give their precious "gift of life". In the
next few days a patient's life could be decided upon by the giving of blood. Whether there
is enough blood in the blood bank to support their life depends on donations.
In light of this fact, the NSU Student Athlete Trainer's Club is sponsoring a blood drive
Oct. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Dry Dock. Sign up tables will be available on
Tuesday, Oct. 17th in the Den, Wednesday Oct. 18th in Jerde Food Services and
Thursday, Oct. 19th in the Barnette Center. Volunteers may also make an appointment
by calling the NSU Athletic Training Room Friday, Oct. 20th. That number is 626-7733.
If anyone would like to donate blood, they are encouraged to make an appointment;
however, walk-ins are welcome. For more information contact Paul at the above number.
The blood donating process is easy and takes less than an hour. The first step in giving
blood is a brief interview. The medical history and current health of the donor is examined.
Next, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and blood hemoglobin level are checked. One
pint of blood is extracted from the body, a procedure that takes under ten minutes to
complete. Afterward the donor is invited to relax for a moment while enjoying a light
refreshment before continuing regular daily practices. Because the human body contains
eight to eleven pints of blood, giving one pint will only make a small impact for less than
a day. Your body quickly regenerates blood cells until an equilibrium is once again in
effect.
It is not possible to contract AIDs or any other disease by donating blood. Everything
is properly sterilized and disposed of during the process. Of course the blood is carefully
checked for any contaminants. This is a benefit to donors, because along with the mini
physical recieved, the United Blood Services will inform the giver if any problems with their
blood is discovered. This includes any diseases found in the blood stream, mainly AIDs
and other sexually transmitted diseases. Keep in mind though, confidentiality is law, so
donors are known only as a number.
Donated blood has a great impact on the entire health care industry. Nine of ten people
will use donated blood at some time in their life. As often as every twelve seconds given
blood is needed and used. For every individual that donates blood at least two people will
be affected. This is because the blood is separated into two main components, red blood
cells and plasma. With all this blood being used to treat patients it is surprising that only
five percent of the nation's population donates 100 percent of blood needed.
In doing the good deed of giving blood it is likely one will leave the short experience
feeling great about him or herself, and hey, its no skin off your back.